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We continue our "Truth - Seeing Black and White in a Grey World" with this message by Mike Shreve
When we pursue God for his power in our lives, the results can be unexpected but always wonderful.
The Christian life is nothing without power. We need the Holy Spirit to be all that we were meant to be.
Sometimes, we just have to pray God's promises. Our faith in His faithfulness has power.
When we walk with God, we can take advantage of any moment to teach and lead our family to his glory.
As Christians, followers of Christ, believers in Jesus we are all models. In the natural world most of us fall miserably short of being a fashion model. It's a certain look and a determined commitment to maintain the proper standards to stay in the business. Christ has qualified us to be models and examples of His grace and love through his work of LOVE on the cross and through His working of POWER by the Holy Spirit. The power that now dwells within us to transform us and others into the image of Christ and for the glory of Christ. He himself is LIFE. He has given us LIFE to live out the passion, the patterns, the fashion of Kingdom living in this lifeless, broken world which has patterned itself after the whims and wants of this world which has brought shame condemnation and death! He himself is LOVE. We are honored to model the fashion and patterns of our designer who is our creator, redeemer God who is LOVE. He has loved us with a never ending, unstoppable love and now we get to style and profile. We get to show it off. He Himself is LIGHT. We are privileged to live out our life of light in front of our family, friends, and those who are wandering in darkness. Jesus said the fashion, the pattern and design of your life as you live for Jesus on the runway of human experience is to show others the light of the gospel in the face of Jesus Christ. JESUS LIFE, JESUS LOVE and JESUS LIGHT is our new "get-up", our new wardrobe, our fashion, our design as we live our lives for Jesus...MODELING!
What does it mean to be a part of God's family? What does a gospel centered family life look like?
Developing patience means turning many of the worst parts of our lives into tools to deepen our love of God and the people around us. Pastor Dan elaborates.
When we trust in Jesus, and root ourselves in him, we can find love and joy that is deep and long lasting.
Take off those grave clothes! Rose explores what it means to shed our grave clothes together.
Changing our inner nature relies on following God's plans and abandoning ours. Jesus is our trailblazer. When in doubt, stick to the plan.
It is God's will for us to change; to become more and more like Him as we grow in our lives with Him.
How do we change? Is there a magic formula? Pastor Dan explores what it looks like to go through a process of transformation.
What is it like to be family? Pastor Chad explores what it means to be a unity in diversity, like the Godhead Himself. We are a family, united in Christ.
Through most of life, why we do things is as important as what it is we are doing. Why would you like to change?
We are made in the image of God. Join us as Pastor John explores what that means, and how we can regain that image of God we were created to be.
How long have your New Year's Resolutions lasted? An hour? A month? A week? Pastor Dan takes on a journey through the joy of knowing Jesus. We need a fresh revelation of who Jesus is and what he is about, and not worry too much about resolutions.
After all this talk, we come down the foundation of our task this Christmas season; Love All. Pastor Dan explores what a life of loving all might look like.
So, we are spending less. Now what? Join us today as Pastor John explores what it looks like to give more of ourselves. We are God's gift to our loved ones, even as Jesus was God's gift to us.
Pastor John wraps up our "Pray like this series," walking us through God's vision for His people and His Kingdom.
"I will enter his gates with thanksgiving in my heart, and I will enter His courts with praise." Thankfulness is the way into the presence of God. Join Pastor Dan as he explores what it means to have a heart full of thanksgiving.
This time of year, it is all too easy to become slaves to the wrong things, buried under a pile of to do lists and stress. We think keeping Christ in your Christmas is the key to escaping the madness. Join us as Pastor Dan takes us into the Advent Conspiracy with his sermon on what it means to worship God fully.
Have you ever stared in disbelief at your credit card statements in January, wondering how you spent so much money? Have you ever blown off an important bill in order to spend an extra hundred bucks on Christmas gifts? Have you ever experienced a Christmas with only a few gifts by choice? Join us this week as Pastor John explores what it might look like for Christmas to have fewer presents under the tree, but more joy in our hearts.
We often carry burdens we can lay down. Forgiveness is the key to laying the hurts of the past at the Cross. Pastor John takes us on a journey through that.
The Holiness of God is not only about how much greater He is than we, but also about how He is our Redeemer. Pastor John walks with us through this exploration of the Holy redeeming God, and what that might mean for us.
Bill Sullivan has a chat with us about what it is like to be a part of God's Kingdom. We are His children, and we have been called to change our world.
What comes to mind when you think of a father? Join Pastor Dan as he explores what it's like to have a heavenly Father.
Walking with Jesus is about a relationship with the One True God. Christianity is not a philosophy, but a life to be lived. Rose Sklepik takes us through what it's like to walk with Jesus through life.
God used the methods of this world's kingdoms to set himself up on the throne. The ballot box can't do what the cross can.
Have you ever felt alone? Ever felt besieged by your circumstances? David did too, and came out the other side by clinging to his hope in God. Jesus conquered all that pain, all that evil, and so we can pass through the fire by clinging to him.
What kinds of secrets do you have? I'll be they aren't the good things you have done; we like to broadcast those to people whose opinions hold weight for us. Learning not to boast of our exploits, and to reflect on our own sin and God's goodness are important steps to growing in grace.
We need to rest, not only from our daily lives at times, but also rest in the Lord. There is nothing better than remembering who God is and what He has done for us.
Praying and fasting aren't just for those holy people you imagine in your head. Real people, with real problems, and real desires use them regularly to seek the face of God. Prayer and fasting are for you, and they help us get down to the bottom where Jesus is.
Growing in Grace sometimes means learning the value of silence, while walking in the power of worship. Pastor Dan takes us through what that looks like.
Sometimes, getting alone with God can be really healthy. How do we know what God is like? Study His Word.
Pastor Dan walks us through the pivotal events of Easter morning, and the implications they bring.
Pastor John examines how the future glory of the church and creation impact our lives today.